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Training & Conferences |
Training & ConferencesMadNOTBad has a new training & consultancy section. Check it out for info on our experiential based training, covering issues from self harm to psychosis. CrazyDiamond Training & Consultancy - A small collective of trainers and consultants who are experts both through experience and profession. Website includes info on their publications and training, including the THRIVE approach to mental wellness Critical Psychiatry Network - A page listing conferences, lectures and debates that may be of interest Dolly Sen Consultancy - Information on the services Dolly can offer (including speaking at conferences, facilitating workshops and writing articles). Dolly is one of the leading lights on the survivor movement and has written books on her experiences (including 'The World Is Full Of Laughter') Learning From Psychosis - Provides an experiential approach to understanding psychosis and it's implications through a one day training course. The trainers have personal experience of both service provider and user positions. Sounds good to me Working To Recovery - Ron Coleman & Karen Taylor's training and consultancy company, based in Scotland. They specialise in recovery-orientated training, including working with voice hearers. Website includes details of events, publications and more |
Treatment (Inc Self Help, Therapy & Medication)Alternatives & Complementary Health Alternatives in Mental Health - Alternative and complementary therapies for mental health service users and other people with experience of mental distress who do not normally have access to these therapies Back Flower Remedies - Information on the flower remedies and their use Brighton Buddhist Centre - Information about the centre and their meditation classes Food And Mood - Information on how what you eat can impact on your mental wellbeing. Includes information and recipes Meditation Expert - Formed to offer a unique reference point on meditation techniques, practices and stress relief and provide a comprehensive UK resource on this subject Mind's Guide To Physical Activity - National Mind's information booklet about the benefits of physical activity on your mental health, advice on getting started and some suggestions if you find it hard to get motivated Tai Chi Union for Great Britain - A collective of independent Tai Chi Chuan instructors. Includes information on tai chi, finding an instructor and a collection of articles and resources Medication APRIL: Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link - Contains lots of information about adverse reactions to medications, information on reporting these reactions and useful resources Benzodiazepine Addiction, Withdrawal & Recovery - Aimed at those addicted to benzos (including diazepam). Provides information, support and resources Choice And Medication - NIMHE funded website which offers people information about medications used in the mental health setting to help people make informed decisions about medication. Includes info on side effects and answers common questions Coming Off Psychiatric Medication - An excellent webstie providing info about different psychiatric medications, how they function and their withdrawal effects. It is written by those with personal experience of 'coming off', as well as clinicians who have supported the process NMHCT Pharmacy - Easy to understand Information on medication (including side effects). Also links to other related topics and a medication helpline. Has no hidden commercial bias or backing, and is managed by the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Seroxat User Group - A group of people experiencing varying degrees of withdrawal and dependance on Seroxat (Paroxatine). Website includes support, information (including articles from newspapers, magazines, tv and other charities) and a discussion forum Psychological/Therapy Alternatives To Violence Project - AVP run workshops for people from all walks of life who want to deal with conflict well. Their website includes details of the approach, including their work in prisons British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) - Site includes a searchable list of counsellors and therapists (including information on their specialties and cost), information on ethical issues and useful links British Psychological Society - Includes 'Find A Psychologist', free advice leaflets and information on events Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis - A specialist out patient clinic offering CBT for clients who experience psychosis. Includes information on CBT in Psychosis, as well as information on referring to the service Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - NHS website containing information about the government's IAPT programme. Contains publications and what's happening locally Soteria: Schizophrenia Without Antipsychotic Drugs - A collection of articles about alternatives to medication, including the Soteria house. Founded by Loren Mosher UK Council for Psychotherapy - Includes information on talking therapies, choosing a therapist and the different types (modalities) of psychotherapy Self Help Evolving Minds - A West Yorkshire based group aiming to provide a space to discuss, debate, share, learn value and campaign for alternative and compassionate approaches to emotional and mental health National Hearing Voices Network - Information on the organisation and related self help & support groups (all over the country). List of publications and some links Self Help UK - A free searchable database of over 1000 self help organisations in the UK |
Young PeopleChildline - The natioanl young people's helpline's website, containing info on a range of issues and ideas to get support Connexions Direct - A confidential information and advice for young people (aged 13 – 19). You can call, txt, email, textphone or speak online to advisors from 8pm - 2pm daily. Site also has info on health, housing, money, careers, relationships etc Headspace - An online self advocacy and rights for young people who are admitted to an adolescent psychiatric unit Right Here - "We want to change the way in which the mental health of young people aged 16-25 is addressed in the UK. We aim to show how we can help young people improve their mental health and reduce the chances of them developing mental health problems" Reach Out - Lively, well designed site. Features include factsheets on just about everything, personal stories, suggestions for getting through stressful times, chill café (inc reviews, paint it, scream it/dream it, send e cards and lots more) Teenage Health Freak - User friendly site with lots of info about a wide range of health topics - inc physical and emotional There 4 Me - Online source of help and support for people aged between 12 and 16. Includes online support from NSPCC counsellors The Site - For young people - 'Your guide to the real world'. Straight talking site that includes magazine, online community and information sections. Covers a wide range of topics inluding body image, sexuality, mental health and drug use Voice Collective - A new site for 11-18 year olds who hear, see or sense things that others don't. It includes info on voices, visions, peer support groups, coping, recovery and getting help in a crisis. Young Minds - Contains an infocentre for young people, their parents and professionals, an online magazine and a range of leaflets. Also info on the charity itself and how you can support it Youth 2 Youth - A site for young people by young people. Has telephone/e-mail helpline, links to other useful sites, examples of some common problems - emotional health, body image, relationships etc |